Love their preschool at Viewridge Elementary. My son sees his speech therapist one-on-one in class…read morethere while being welcomed just like any other kid. He's learning so much, it's like night and day compared to the preschool he went to at the beginning of the year. The teachers are upbeat, but real, no phony pleasantries. They have fun with each other and the kids but also know how to lead and discipline. I hate to move away from this when we go out of state, but I'm glad my son experienced it. He went from being a black sheep in his first school experience (Montessori of all things) for his speech delay, to being an accepted and cared for student with this preschool. Rayna (hope I spelled that right), Stacy, Wumi, and any other teachers I may not have seen yet have welcomed my son warmly and given him plenty of daily challenges to recognize his abilities. He comes home charged and chatty with the days activities. I also enjoy his projects he brings home. He's coloring more precisely, writing letters and his name, singing songs, listening better, making construction projects that are really creative, learning more about days of the week, etc. Stuff you need to know for kindergarten. They definitely have a good student to teacher ratio so the kids get the attention they need. It's really just adorable to hear about the goings on in there and I can occasionally peak at the tail end of class when I come to pick him up which is always entertaining. We literally went from dreading his future based on his first teacher's opinion of him and his multitude of disabilities (according to her), to feeling filled with hope and gladness that there are people who see his abilities and the good in his personality and that he is a kid first and foremost.

my child began at kindercare when he was 6 months old and we got him out of there as quickly as we…read morecould!!! in total, there for 4 months. Once the director in 2024 left everything was turned upside down. From the interim directors to the 14 different teachers that went through the infant room (new and existing employees) it was madness. It felt like they were trialing the new teachers in the infant room. Come to find out, a teacher walked out (from the infant room) and neglected all the babies until someone realized from hearing them crying (4-5 babies) and stepped in. If I had known how to report things like this to DCYF, I would have immediately. I even had a teacher (from a different age group who was actively caring for children when I arrived) follow me to the infant room and harass me about why I didn't respond to the photo they sent of an injury my child received under the direct care of that teacher. Not to mention for getting shamed by them for not wanting my kid to eat the trash food they provided. I know kitsap county has the WORST availability for daycare, please do not send your children here. I've also edited my review to add that there were many time where my child hadn't been fed or given a nap but they would complain that he was difficult those days because he was upset all day. I literally looked at them and said "I wonder why when he hasn't been fed on time or had any sleep". Once at pickup they even said "oh yea, hes hungry" because they noticed they missed his next bottle. I don't completelt blame the teachers because if their management had provided adequate support, this may not have happened. Check google reviews too!! Older children have escaped from an unlocked/broken fence gate and ended up in the street.

Adding onto this review they let new teachers in the room with children without having the basic…read morequalifications and not even knowing if they passed their background check which is extremely concerning

They pay their teachers just barely above minimum wage and then expect them to donate to their…read moreyearly "Harbor Fund". Teachers are harassed daily with emails and push notifications on Bright Wheel to donate to this fund. The Harbor Fund in no way benefits teachers, it just raises money for the school.

First red flag: Parents are basically exiled from the classroom. You are not allowed to enter the…read moreclassroom during drop offs/pick ups. Even if it's cold and pouring rain outside. In my child's previous schools, there was ALWAYS an open door and parents had an invite to come in and lead an activity or read a book basically whenever they wanted. You get one night every couple of months where only one parent allowed to come in after hours and see the classroom and learn about what your child is working on. Second red flag: Whenever I would come to pick up my child, the (very young) teachers were huddled together talking and planning their weekends together, periodically stopping to yell at the children from across the room or play ground, and then back to talking about the sushi they were gonna eat. Third red flag: It appears that they only hire very young people. When you pay a large monthly tuition, you expect teachers with some sort of experience of formal education. Only the head teachers are trained in Montessori and the assistant teachers are not. Fourth red flag: they charge out the butt for tuition yet teachers are not paid competitive wages. They are constantly cycling through different teachers, assuming because they aren't paying well enough. It seemed like every week I saw a new teacher there. Lastly, from talking with other parents, they had a 4 year old who was going rampant with biting. Their child was coming home with bites every single day. They showed me pictures and these were BAD bite marks, breaking skin and bruising:

Great preschool with caring staff :) I have 2 daughters attending this year and both love going to…read moreschool and have learned and progressed so much!

We love Central Kitsap Montessori school! Both of our kids have attended and the difference between…read morewhen they start preschool and the last day is amazing. The kids are learning essential life skills in addition to the preschool curriculum. And the curriculum is impressive! They are learning science, geography, math, and language skills that feels beyond a preschool level, in my opinion, and my kids soaked up the information. My oldest is just starting public school in the Fall after two years at CK Montessori, and she is more than prepared to begin school. Staff are patient and loving guides for the kids. There aren't enough stars for this school's excellence!

I can't say enough about Central Kitsap Montessori! Our…read more4/5 year old has blossomed there thanks to the wonderfully dedicated teachers, assistants and administrator. We've experienced nothing but positivity at the school. Our child's teachers and assistant teacher were caring, encouraging, and patient. The curriculum is fantastic, appropriate and engaging for the students, and always in tune with the seasons. Occasional staffing issues were handled quickly and seamlessly with no detriment to the children. I've witnessed children who were having a rough day taken aside and tenderly cared for until ready to rejoin the class. Another wonderful feature at the school is that pictures are taken of the children during the day at their tasks, visible only to the students' families. This gives a great glimpse into the child's day, and opens up conversation with the child at home. We're so very impressed by everything about the school, and our child is enthousiastic about going there each day. We heartily recommend Central Kitsap Montessori!

I grew up going to this daycare in the 90s and my son has been attending since Spring 2023 - I love…read morethe staff and the director. Naomi (the director) has been amazing about communication and keeping us as parents informed with any and every change as it comes. The teachers are patient and loving, you can tell they value how much of an impact they make on every child. I can't tell you enough how much effort is put in with activities and education. My son has brought home more art work than I have room for and I am always up to date through photos every week on what he's been up to. The menus are sent out the week before and its a well balanced diet that is easily mirrored/complimented at home. Again I cant say enough about this facility!

The staff at KCCP has always been great at communicating with me and it puts me at ease knowing my…read moreson will be with people that care about him. He isn't easy to deal with but the staff has worked with me to get Care with Holly Ridge and their team collaborates to help him get the most out of his time there. They are always friendly and have fun things for the kids to do and I love having his artwork to bring home. Super grateful for everything they have done and I can't imagine why they would ever get a bad review.

my daughter has been going to cvcc for 2.5 years and I couldn't wait for my youngest to turn 2.5…read moreyears old so she could join her sister! I love the Teachers and most importantly my girls love going! They have so much fun are are learning new things everyday. I highly recommend them!!

If you are considering enrolling your child here, I would encourage you to proceed with caution…read more Before our child started, we clearly communicated to the staff that he struggles with attention and discussed his behavioral challenges in detail. We were reassured that they would work with him, support his progress, and that there was no need for concern. However, after only three days of attendance, we received a phone call at pickup informing us--without any prior warning or discussion--that it would be his last day. If you have a 3-year-old with similar behavioral challenges, I would recommend taking their assurances with caution and making sure you have a backup plan in place, as unfortunately we did not. If there was an option for 0 stars I'd pick that.

My son has been going here for a year now And he loves it!…read moreMore importantly, I love it! We get pictures throughout the week and daily updates of what they had for snack, lunch and nap times with this great App they use. I sometimes forward the update emails to the grandparents so they get updates as well! The teachers and faculty really emphasize an importance of community, empathy and love; and that makes me feel good that my son has these qualities instilled in him at school as well as in the home. The administration and teachers here are all equally important and interact with the students, and it's pretty cool... I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience has been with Peacock and I recommend it to anyone with a kid 1-5.

Peacock holds a special place in my heart!…read more My little one was in the toddler room for the last year. The teachers are patient, kind, and compassionate. I know children go through developmental leaps and bounds from age 1 to 2, but I think she especially thrived in that environment because they fostered her love of learning and independence. Healthy meals and snacks are provided daily, which was a huge time saver for me. They use an app to log meals, naps, diaper changes, and any important updates or special notes. Occasionally they would upload photos too, which was always a nice treat. My husband and I have full time jobs so we rely on daycare. I feel that the relationship LOs have with their teachers is a close 2nd to the relationship they have with their parents. They spend more active time with our children than we are able to! I completely trusted her in their care and loved seeing how happy she was to be there. We miss you, Peacock friends!!! Nice day! :)